Kim Do-young hit a dramatic three-run home run in the ninth inning to lift the KIA Tigers to a 6-4 victory over the LG Twins at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul, securing third place in the 2026 KBO League regular season.
Kim Do-young Delivers Ninth-Inning Decider
The KIA Tigers secured a three-game sweep against the LG Twins on May 5, bringing their season record to 75 wins, 2 draws, and 61 losses under manager Lee Bum-ho. The decisive blow came in the top of the ninth inning with two outs and runners on first and second, when Kim Do-young launched a 105-meter blast over the left-field wall. The clutch shot marked Kim’s 42nd home run of the season, breaking open a tight contest and propelling the Tigers to the 6-4 win.
LG Twins Slide into Eight-Game Skid
LG initially took control of the game in the third inning when Moon Jeong-bin and Moon Bo-kyung drove in runs with consecutive singles, followed by a two-run single from Lee Joo-heon that built an early cushion. However, the offense stalled in the later frames, and the bullpen could not hold the lead against Kim’s late-inning heroics.
Inuury Concerns Overshadow Early Action
The match also saw a concerning moment in the bottom of the third inning when LG shortstop Oh Ji-hwan was picked off and sustained a left knee injury during the play. Medical staff assisted Oh off the field, and Koo Bon-hyuk entered the game as his replacement. Despite mounting pressure in the final frame, LG failed to generate any further offense in the bottom of the ninth, sealing the sweep for the visiting Tigers.
KIA Tigers Solidify Third Place as LG Twins Struggle
With the victory, the KIA Tigers solidified their hold on third place in the KBO standings as the regular season progresses. The LG Twins look to halt their eight-game losing streak in their next scheduled fixture.
